Velshi: Zelenskyy’s Powerful Appeal To American History

It’s difficult for most Americans to truly understand the gravity of Ukraine’s ongoing fight for freedom against Russia. So, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Congress on Wednesday, he tried to appeal to Americans by invoking references to two historic military battles: The Battle of Saratoga and the Battle of the Bulge. MSNBC’s Ali Velshi dives into the historical parallels between Ukraine’s fight against the Kremlin forces and America’s fights — and victories — against authoritarianism. » Subscribe to MSNBC: Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: ReidOut Blog: MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House, The ReidOut, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and Alex Wagner
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